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The Impact of the First World War on British Universities

Emerging from the Shadows

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  • © 2018

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Authors:
  1. John Taylor

    1. Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  • Details the impact of the First World War on British universities
  • Analyses the transformation of the relationship between universities and the government during this period
  • Uses original archive material to paint a vivid picture of British universities during the war

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Universities Before the War

    • John Taylor
    Pages 1-27

  3. Responding to the Demands of War

    • John Taylor
    Pages 29-89

  4. Funding of Higher Education

    • John Taylor
    Pages 91-170

  5. Developments in Teaching and a Changing Workforce

    • John Taylor
    Pages 171-222

  6. Supporting the War Effort

    • John Taylor
    Pages 223-272

  7. The Importance of University Research

    • John Taylor
    Pages 273-326

  8. Final Reflections

    • John Taylor
    Pages 327-347

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 349-356
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About this book

The First World War had innumerable consequences for all aspects of society; universities and education being no exception. This book details the myriad impacts of the war on British universities: telling how universities survived the war, their contribution to the war effort and the changes that the war itself brought about. In doing so, the author highlights the changing relationship between universities and government: arguing that a transformation took place during these years, that saw universities moving from a relatively closed world pre-1914 to a more active and open role within the national economy and society. The author makes extensive use of original documentary material to paint a vivid picture of the experiences of British universities during the war years, combining academic analysis with contemporary accounts and descriptions. This uniquely researched book will appeal to students and scholars of the history of higher education, social history and the First World War. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom

    John Taylor

About the author

John Taylor is Visiting Professor in the Department of Educational Research, Lancaster University, UK. A historian by background, his research areas lie in policy and management and the history of higher education.

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